Penguin Sterling Silver Pendant with Marcasite — Taxco .925

A polar companion in silver: the penguin pendant that wins hearts with its character.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Marcasite inlay
• Design: Figurative penguin
• Size: 4.7 cm long × 1.5 cm wide
• Finish: Polished and engraved
• Weight: 5.51 g
• Stone: Marcasite inlaid in body
• Chain: Not included — buy separately
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This penguin pendant is more than a necklace accent — it's a personality statement. At 4.7 cm tall, it's visible enough to turn heads without overwhelming any outfit. It works on a short chain for a close, personal vibe, or longer for an elegant drape. The marcasite inlaid into the penguin's body catches light with art-deco sparkle, a sharp contrast to the polished .925 silver finish. Not for the subtle jewelry wearer — this is for anyone brave enough to wear their playful, bold side.

Marcasite inlay is patience-work — each piece of iron pyrite hand-placed and soldered into sterling silver. It's the same technique that defined art-deco rings from the 1920s and 30s, now revived in Taxco by artisans who still do it without machines. Marcasite looks delicate but, in the hands of Taxco masters, becomes a pendant built to last decades if treated with care and respect.

Taxco is the world's silver capital — 500 years of craft tradition in every strike of the hammer, every solder seam, every inlay. This penguin exists because generations of masters inherited the knowledge of how to work metal with precision and soul. When you wear it, you carry those 500 years with you.

And here's the best part: it's not permanent if you decide it shouldn't be. Our Lifetime Buyback Program buys this pendant back whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. Buy risk-free.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-inlaid marcasite, vintage art-deco style
• ✦ Perfect size: 4.7 cm, noticed but not overwhelming
• ✦ No chain — customize your length
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Ideal For

• 💍 Anyone who wants humor and character in their jewelry
• 🎁 Gifts with personality
• 👤 Lovers of vintage and art-deco

Measurements & Shipping

4.7 cm long × 1.5 cm wide. Price is for the pendant without chain — buy a Taxco sterling chain separately from our catalog. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No — this price is for the pendant alone. Buy a .925 Taxco silver chain separately from our catalog, or use one you already own. The advantage: you control the length and style.

Q: What is marcasite?
A: Iron pyrite inlaid into silver — the same material that defined art-deco rings from the 1920s. It's delicate but durable if you care for it, avoiding direct hits and moisture.

Q: Can I order a custom size?
A: Yes — email hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea. It's handmade in Taxco, so a larger penguin or a variant is possible.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants that no longer fit your style — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

One-of-a-kind Taxco pendant — handmade, never mass-produced.